Environmental Toxicology and Monitoring (ENVM3211)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2018
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Schools
Health & Behavioural Sciences, Earth and Environment Sc Schl
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2L, 3-day field trip
Assessment methods
Field and laboratory report, Peer assessment, Exam
Course enquiries
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Chemicals are an essential part of our life; but which ones are hazardous, when do they cause harm, what are the effects, and how can we safeguard our environment and health while balancing risks versus benefits? Finding scientifically sound answers to such questions is the mission of environmental toxicology; it combines elements of many scientific disciplines to assess and help manage the sources, fate and effects of chemicals on the environment and humans. This course offers an overview on some of the most important concepts and modern methods applied in this field, integrating basic and applied science throughout lectures, field sampling and laboratory work. The compulsory field trip is held in the mid-semester break and additional fees are payable.
